The Center for Developmental Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities (CDNDD) is a CUNY Center that conducts, promotes, and sponsors research, education, and training in the developmental neurosciences with special emphasis on research and educational programs in the specific field of developmental disabilities. The Center serves as a hub for collaborative efforts between the College and other research institutions in offering a Master of Science degree in Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities, and also partnering with the CUNY Doctoral programs in multiple disciplines in mentoring Ph.D. students. On the CSI campus, the Center has established research laboratories for investigations in cellular, molecular, behavioral, and clinical neuroscience and provides advanced research training for graduate and undergraduate students.

Center for Environmental Science

Dr. Alfred M. Levine, Director

Office: Biological Sciences/Chemical Sciences Building (6S), Room 310

The Center for Environmental Science, established in 1987, provides support for research and policy recommendations concerning environmental problems. One of the major purposes of the Center is to define and solve environmental problems on Staten Island and its environs through research that includes studies of respiratory diseases, toxic and carcinogenic chemicals in the air, and the population at risk for lung cancer.

Center for the Study of Staten Island: Staten Island Project (SIP)

Dr. Richard Flanagan and Dr. Jonathan Peters, Co-Directors

The Center for the Study of Staten Island is designed to integrate the work of the College with the public affairs concerns of the people of Staten Island. To that end, it mediates and facilitates the collaboration of the College's faculty, students, and staff with government, civic organizations, and businesses in order to identify and assist in finding solutions to the borough's pressing public issues. More specifically, the Center serves as an information and consultation resource to prepare citizens and leaders to make better informed decisions about public life; it fosters the development of faculty research and undergraduate and graduate education through engagement with the Staten Island community; and it builds bridges to other public affairs institutes and local communities as a spur to innovations in public life on Staten Island. Whenever possible, the Center seeks to partner with community groups and agencies in advancing initiatives of mutual interest and in fulfilling consonant missions.

While encouraging and facilitating debate that accommodates differing and sometimes conflicting positions on controversial issues crucial to the community, the Center is committed to maintaining a nonpartisan stance.

The Center for Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences brings together a wide range of research faculty and students with interests in interdisciplinary applications of mathematics and computational science.

The Center’s activities include the use of the campus super-computer, faculty collaboration, grant writing, student mentoring, undergraduate research, and sponsored lectures. More information can be found at www.math.csi.cuny.edu/ciamcs.

The City University of New York

The City University of New York (CUNY), of which the College of Staten Island is a part, traces its beginning to 1847 and a public referendum that provided tuition-free higher education for residents of New York City. The municipal college system grew rapidly and its various colleges were consolidated as The City University of New York by an act of the New York State Legislature in 1961. CUNY is comprised of 11 senior colleges, seven community colleges, the William E. Macaulay Honors College at CUNY, the CUNY Graduate Center, the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, the CUNY School of Law, the CUNY School of Professional Studies, and the CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy. It is the largest municipal college system and the third largest university in the nation.

The Board of Trustees

CUNY is governed by the Board of Trustees composed of 17 members, ten of whom are appointed by the Governor of New York State, and five by the Mayor of New York City. The chairperson of the University Faculty Senate serves ex officio, without vote; the chairperson of the University Student Senate serves ex officio, with vote. The individual colleges of CUNY have considerable latitude in governing their own affairs through various bodies representing faculty, students, and administrators. The Board of Trustees decides overall University policy and approves major new collegiate plans and programs.

Board of Trustees

William C. Thompson, B.A., Chairperson

Barry F. Schwartz, A.B, J.D.

Wellington Z. Chen, B.S.

Una S. T-Clarke, B.S., M.S., C.D.

Lorraine Cortes-Vasquez, B.A., M.P.A

Rita DiMartino, A.A., B.A., M.P.A.

Fernando Ferrer, B.A., M.P.A.

Judah Gribetz, A.B., LL.B, LL.M

Mayra Linares-Garcia, B.A.

Robert F. Mujica, B.A., M.G.A., J.D.

Brian D. Obergfell, B.S., J.D.

Jill O'Donnell-Tormey, B.S., Ph.D.

Charles A. Shorter,B.A., M.A.

Ken Sunshine, B.S.

Sandra Wilkin, B.S., B.S

Chika Onyejiukwa, Ex Officio

Katherine M. Conway, B.S., M.B.A, Ph.D, Ex Officio

Council of Presidents

GRADUATE SCHOOLS, HONORS COLLEGE and PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS

Graduate CenterChase Robinson, President

Graduate School of JournalismSarah Bartlett, Dean

School of LawMary Lu Bilek, Dean

School of Professional StudiesJohn Mogulescu, Dean

Macaulay Honors CollegeAnn Kirschner, Dean

School of Public Health at Health PolicyAyman El Mohandes, Dean

THE SENIOR COLLEGES

Baruch CollegeMitchel B. Wallerstein, President

Brooklyn CollegeMichelle J. Anderson, President

City CollegeVincent Boudreau, Interim President

College of Staten IslandWilliam J. Fritz, President

Hunter CollegeJennifer J. Raab, President

John Jay College of Criminal JusticeJeremy Travis, President

Lehman CollegeJose Luis Cruz, President

Medgar Evers CollegeRudolph F. Crew, President

New York City College of TechnologyRussell K. Hotzler, President

Queens CollegeFelix V. Matos Rodriquez, President

York CollegeMarcia Keizs, President

THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeAntonio Pérez, President

Bronx Community CollegeThomas A. Isekenegbe, President

Hostos Community CollegeDavid Gomez, President

Kingsborough Community CollegeFarley Herzek, President

LaGuardia Community CollegeGail O. Mellow, President

Guttman Community CollegeScott E. Evenbeck, President

Queensborough Community CollegeDiane Call, President

University Administration

ChancellorJames B. Milliken

Executive Vice Chancellor and University ProvostVita C. Rabinowitz

Interim General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal AffairsJane Sovern

Sponsorship and Accreditation

The College of Staten Island is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 215.662.5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; 800.227.5558.The Bachelor of Science Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) http://www.abet.org., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and utilizes hospital affiliations accredited by NAACLS, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; 847.939.3597.

The Bachelor of Science in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work (CSWE), 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703.683.8080.

The Master of Science in Social Work is accredited by the the Council on Social Work (CSWE), 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703.683.8080.

Copies of these accreditation documents, as well as the respective accreditation documents for the various academic disciplines, are available for review through the Office of Academic Affairs.

Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

Grounded in the Liberal Arts tradition, the College of Staten Island is committed to the highest standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. Drawing on the rich heritage of The City University of New York that has provided access to excellence in higher education since 1847, the College of Staten Island offers that same opportunity in New York City’s Borough of Staten Island. The College is dedicated to helping its students fulfill their creative, aesthetic, and educational aspirations through competitive and rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. We embrace the strength of our diversity, foster civic mindedness, and nurture responsible citizens for our city, country, and the world.

Vision

The College of Staten Island will enhance the quality of its student-centered programs, research, scholarship, and creative works. The College will provide models for initiatives on technology, community, and our environment, as well as effective integration of programs, projects, and methodologies. CSI will develop a richer array of rigorous undergraduate and graduate degree offerings to better meet students’ educational and professional aspirations. The College of Staten Island will expand its role in The Graduate Center and other cross-campus activities of The City University of New York. We will become an even more vibrant center of intellectual and cultural exchange. The College will be strengthened by increasing its ability to serve a diverse campus community. Through these accomplishments, the College of Staten Island will achieve greater regional, national and international recognition.

Values and Fundamental Principles

Our campus Community values:

Each Student

We nurture each student’s intellectual growth, curiosity, and excitement in order to prepare students to function in a complex and dynamic world.

Excellence in Research and Teaching We set and meet high expectations in our academic programs through innovative and effective teaching, scholarship, and research. We strive to promote engagement among students and faculty.

Experiential LearningWe believe it is essential to provide transformational curricular and co-curricular opportunities, such as service learning, study abroad, leadership development, undergraduate research and scholarship, and internships.

ResourcefulnessWe take pride in our work ethic, our ability to solve problems, and our stewardship of resources.

Community EngagementWe actively work to instill the value of civic participation and are proud of our leadership role for Staten Island and beyo nd. We foster partnerships to address public issues and encourage involvement in community affairs.

Our fundamental principles:

Diversity:

Drawing from the richness of our diverse community, we incorporate multiple approaches to developing and encouraging the inclusion of various world views, cultures, and experiences into the fabric of our institution.

Respect

In our relationships with each other, we insist on mutual respect and thoughtful dialogue. We provide forums for the exchange of ideas informed by the techniques of critical analysis and the traditions of scholarly discourse.

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of honesty and fairness in our interactions with each other.

Institutional Strategic Directions

Strategic Direction 1

Develop a richer array of rigorous undergraduate and graduate degree programs that meet students’ educational and professional aspirations

Strategic Direction 2

Enhance the quality and recognition of research, scholarship, and creative works for faculty and students.

Strategic Direction 3

Become a more vibrant center of intellectual and cultural exchange through community partnerships.